Vietnam War – Norwood Historical Society

November 11, 2022July 11, 2026 georgenhs WWII

Norwood Memorial Street Corner List

1 Pleasant & E Cross St U.S. Army PFC Ralph E. Shackley 1915 1943 * 2 Pleasant & Cross St U.S. Army Sgt. Edward F Hayes 1923 1945 * 3 … Continue reading Norwood Memorial Street Corner List

July 2, 1968July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, United States Marines Corps, Vietnam

Paying Final Tribute To Marine Corporal Richard B Murphy-July 2, 1968

A solemn high mass at St. Catherine of Siena Church drew nearly 1,000 mourners paying final tribute to Marine Corporal Richard B. Murphy, who was killed in Vietnam.

June 28, 1968July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, United States Marines Corps, Vietnam

A Town Shrouded in Grief for a Fallen Son-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1968

A devastating sacrifice hits home as Norwood unites to receive the body of Marine Lance Cpl. Richard Murphy, son of the town's Police Chief.

June 15, 1968July 19, 2026 georgenhs 2022 Top 20, Roll of Honor, This Day In Norwood History, United States Marines Corps, Vietnam

Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action-June 15, 1968

The son of Norwood's Police Chief becomes the sixth local serviceman to lose his life in the Vietnam War.